Honoring the Life of Joao Eduino Silva(Edwin) Brasil | Joao Edunio Silva Brasil‚ known by his loved ones as Edwin‚ was a force in the Valley. Edwin’s larger than life personality made everyone around him feel they mattered. Edwin was…
This week in the Capitol‚ committee hearings resumed to consider the final legislative proposals from last year’s session‚ known as two-year bills. A proposal to mandate rent control came before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Mandating rent caps will only…
Today‚ the Governor delivered the 2026-2027 budget proposal‚ following yesterday’s State of the State address. These were two opportunities for him to be transparent and give Californians hope. Yet‚ he recreated history. He doubled down on the fallacy of his…
New Year’s Day is a time to reflect on the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. This New Year is an opportunity for our community and our state. As my first year in…
I want to wish you the happiest of holidays‚ filled with laughter‚ joy and time with your family and loved ones. The holiday season is a time spent with loved ones. As we look back on this year‚ I want…
Senate Bill 274 was vetoed by the Governor this year – a bill that would have prohibited the use of all Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) data after 60days. This legislation would have taken away a critical tool that police…
Starting on January 1‚ farmers and ranchers will be allowed to compost livestock on-site‚ making the disposal of carcasses on farms easier in the event of a natural death of livestock. With proper permits and best management practices‚ ranchers can…
Assembly Bill 699 was vetoed this year – a measure that would have allowed local governments to hide certain financial information from voters. Specifically‚ it sought to remove existing protections that require tax ballot measures to include in the statement…
Last month‚ students from across the Central Valley attended the Future Farmers of America’s 98th annual National Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. I am extremely proud of all the students who represented our community. The future is bright with this…
It was an honor to receive the Almond Champion of the Year award from the Almond Alliance. The almond industry has played a pivotal role in America’s economic and nutritional health. Ninety percent of California’s 7‚600almond farms are family-owned. The…